ATI Med Surg Quiz | Nurselytic

Questions 128

ATI RN

ATI RN Test Bank

ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions

Question 1 of 5

A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has AIDS. The nurse notes that the client has multiple raised. purplish-brown lesions on their skin and oral mucous membranes. The nurse should recognize that these findings likely correspond to which Of the following opportunistic cancers associated with AIDS?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Kaposi's sarcoma presents as purplish-brown lesions on skin or mucosa, caused by HHV-8 in AIDS patients with low CD4+ counts. Pneumonia, toxic epidermal necrosis, and wasting syndrome do not present with such lesions.

Question 2 of 5

A client with suspected aplastic anemia is scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration. What would be the best nursing action in the care of this client after a bone marrow aspiration from the left posterior iliac crest?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Applying pressure with sterile gauze controls bleeding and reduces hematoma risk. Platelet transfusions or blood type and crossmatch are not routine unless severe bleeding or anemia is present.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the client's indwelling urinary catheter has not drained in the past 2 hours. Which actions should the nurse take FIRST?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Checking the catheter for kinks is the first step, as a kink or obstruction is a common cause of inadequate drainage and can often resolve the issue without further intervention. Notifying the provider, irrigating the catheter, or adjusting irrigation rate are subsequent actions if needed.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Removing extra blankets reduces the risk of suffocation and SIDS, a key safe sleep practice.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a client who has been diagnosed with Nephrolithiasis. Which of the following is most important to include in the client teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Encouraging at least 3 liters of fluid intake daily is critical to prevent kidney stone formation by promoting urine output and diluting stone-forming substances. Protein limits, bed rest, and cold compresses are not primary interventions.

Similar Questions

Access More Questions!

ATI RN Basic


$89/ 30 days

 

ATI RN Premium


$150/ 90 days